Teliani Valley Kindzmarauli 2024

Teliani Valley Kindzmarauli
Juicy, velvety, and unmistakably Georgian, this naturally semi-sweet red opens with crushed rose petals, violets, plum, blackberry, and wild berry fruit, all wrapped in a deep ruby frame. On the palate, it brings ripe dark fruit, a gentle touch of sweetness, and enough grip from Saperavi to keep the finish lively, balanced, and surprisingly food-friendly.

Key Details:

Producer: Teliani Valley — one of Georgia’s best-known wineries, based in Kakheti and recognized for introducing both traditional and modern Georgian wines to a wider audience. The estate is especially known for working with native grape varieties and bottlings that offer a clear sense of Georgia’s long wine history.

Region / Appellation: Kindzmarauli PDO, Kakheti, Georgia. The fruit comes from the Kindzmarauli microzone in the Kvareli district, a protected origin known for naturally semi-sweet reds made from Saperavi.

Varietal: 100% Saperavi

Vintage: 2024

Style / ABV: Naturally semi-sweet red wine; around 12–12.5% ABV, with about 35 g/L residual sugar. Fermentation is stopped early by temperature control, preserving natural sweetness while keeping the wine fresh and structured.

Why It’s Special: Kindzmarauli is one of Georgia’s classic protected-origin wines, and Saperavi gives it a very distinctive profile — dark, floral, richly fruited, and still firm enough to stay balanced. In Georgia, Kindzmarauli refers to a protected microzone in Kakheti for naturally semi-sweet red wines made from Saperavi.  That combination of sweetness, tannin, and acidity makes it feel far more composed than many people expect from a semi-sweet red.

Food Pairing: Great with blue cheese, duck, fruit-forward desserts, spiced nuts, or a late-night table with a little too much cheese and no real plan to leave. It also works beautifully with sweet-salty combinations and dishes that like a little contrast.